Trains tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham

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Today25 Apr
Tomorrow26 Apr
Sun27 Apr
from US$81
Mon28 Apr
from US$48
Tue29 Apr
from US$56
Wed30 Apr
from US$56
Thu1 May
from US$56
Fri2 May

Trains leaving Sunday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 27 April at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: 27 April at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 April at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: 27 April at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 April at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: 27 April at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 April at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: 27 April at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Glasgow to Birmingham: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$114
Average train trip duration4h 28m
Number of daily trains7
Earliest train departure07:35
Distance252 miles
Latest train departure18:40

Glasgow to Birmingham Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Glasgow - Birmingham

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham cost?

    The average train ticket price from Glasgow to Birmingham is US$114. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Glasgow to Birmingham?

    A train trip between Glasgow and Birmingham is around 4h 28m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 6m. This is the time it takes to travel the 253 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Glasgow and Birmingham?

    The number of trains from Glasgow to Birmingham can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Glasgow to Birmingham by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
23/04
US$182
24/04
US$181
Today
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26/04
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27/04
US$81
28/04
US$48
29/04
US$56
30/04
US$57
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Glasgow to Birmingham was searched and found on 28 Apr 2025 with a price of US$48

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Glasgow to Birmingham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$48 to US$349 for a train ticket from Glasgow to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$48, which is on 2025-04-28.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Glasgow and Birmingham is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Birmingham.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Birmingham you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Glasgow and Birmingham, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Glasgow to Birmingham.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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